Lincoln
§ This page gives an overview of the Lincoln local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. This is one of 361 LAD profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ Lincoln district is centred on the historic city of Lincoln, dominated by its magnificent cathedral and medieval castle. Perched on a hill, the city overlooks the River Witham and the flat Lincolnshire countryside. The cobbled streets of the historic quarter, such as Steep Hill, lead down to a vibrant modern centre with shops, cafes, and waterways. The University of Lincoln adds a youthful atmosphere, while Roman remains, medieval architecture, and the Brayford Pool marina create a blend of heritage and contemporary living. The city is both a historic landmark and a thriving hub in the East Midlands.
Lincoln Boundary Map
This map shows the official boundary of the Lincoln local authority district, based on the latest geographic data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It provides a clear view of the district’s extent and helps you understand how the area fits within the wider regional and national landscape.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The administrative boundary of Lincoln can also be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of Lincoln.
Key Facts about Lincoln
What region is Lincoln in? Lincoln is in the East Midlands of England, a region within the UK.
What county is Lincoln in? Lincoln is located in the county of Lincolnshire.
Is Lincoln a city? Yes, Lincoln is a city. Lincoln holds official city status as one of the 76 designated cities in the UK.
Who governs Lincoln? The local authority for this district is: Lincoln City Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Lincolnshire is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Lincolnshire County Council.
▶ Official website of Lincoln City Council 🔗 lincoln.gov.uk
Which police force covers Lincoln? Policing in Lincoln is provided by Lincolnshire Police 🔗 lincs.police.uk, which serves 7 local authority districts: Boston ⁞ East Lindsey ⁞ Lincoln ⁞ North Kesteven ⁞ South Holland ⁞ South Kesteven ⁞ West Lindsey.
Lincoln in International Geographies
In the International Territorial Levels (ITLs) hierarchy, Lincoln is within one of ITLs Level 2 area, Lincolnshire, that contains the following 4 ITLs Level 3 areas:
(ITL 1) East Midlands
(ITL 2) ⇒ East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
(ITL 3) ⇒⇒ Kingston upon Hull, City of ⁞ East Riding of Yorkshire ⁞ North and North East Lincolnshire
(ITL 1) East Midlands
(ITL 2) ⇒ Lincolnshire
(ITL 3) ⇒⇒ Lincolnshire CC
The International Territorial Levels are used by OECD member countries for statistical purposes to classify administrative areas. We have this listable page for easy browsing of ITL names and codes: International Territorial Levels.
Constituencies in Lincoln
Lincoln is divided into 1 parliamentary constituencies, listed below in alphabetical order.
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies. We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in Lincoln
Lincoln is divided into 11 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Abbey
- Birchwood
- Boultham
- Carholme
- Castle
- Glebe
- Hartsholme
- Minster
- Moorland
- Park
- Witham
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data. We have this list page for easy browsing of all electoral wards: List of all Electoral Wards in the UK.
Parishes in Lincoln
Lincoln is entirely unparished—there are no civil parishes in this local authority district.
Parishes are the lowest tier of local government; where they don’t exist, those very local services and representation sit directly with the principal council. We have this list page for easy browsing of all parishes: List of Civil Parishes in England and Wales.
Built-up Areas in Lincoln
Lincoln covers 4 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Canwick *
- Lincoln *
- North Hykeham *
- Waddington (North Kesteven) *
In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of Lincoln.)
We have this list page for easy browsing of all built-up areas: List of all Built-up Areas in GB.
Railway Stations in Lincoln
Lincoln is served by a number of National Rail stations, providing rail connections to nearby towns, cities, and destinations across Great Britain. The railway stations listed below are located within the Lincoln Local Authority District and are grouped by train operating company for clarity.
East Midlands Railway ▸ Lincoln (LN5 7EW)
This is a district-level view only. For a complete list of all National Rail stations across Great Britain, see the UK National Rail Stations Directory.
Lincoln compared with other districts in the UK
This section shows how Lincoln compares with other local authority districts in the UK, using a variety of measures and rankings.
Lincoln has 11 electoral wards.
Lincoln has a population of 105,114 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS)
Population and Migration Trends in Lincoln
This chart shows the population trend for Lincoln from 2015 to 2024. It provides a quick overview of whether the local authority is growing, stable, or declining over time, and helps set context for the migration patterns shown below.
Population change is influenced by natural change (births minus deaths) and migration. The net migration chart below focuses on migration, separating internal migration (moves within the UK) from international migration (moves to and from abroad). Positive values indicate net inflows, while negative values indicate net outflows. The rate labels (per 1,000 residents) help compare migration intensity across years, even when the population size changes.
More local statistics and data for Lincoln can be found on the ONS statistics for Lincoln.